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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 615.22 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 615.22 and 249.33 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 615.22 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/615.22 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 615.22 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 153,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,392.80/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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